Westside
The Game Feat. Snoop Dogg Lyrics


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Crip niggas, Blood niggas, ese's, Asians
Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, Jamaicans
Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, Haitians
All these motherfuckers been patiently waitin'
Since the West coast fell off, the streets been watchin'
The West coast never fell off, I was asleep in Compton
Aftermath been here, the beats been knockin'
Nate Dogg doin' his thing, DPG still poppin'
I got California Love, fuckin' bitches to that 'Pac shit
And Westside Connection, been had it locked bitch
I'm in the rearview, my guns is cockin'
I put red dots on that nigga head like Rodman
All Stars, fat laces, gun charge, court cases
Fought that, not guilty, I'm back, niggas hate me
Been there, done that, sold crack, got jacked
Got shot, came back, jumped on Dre's back
Payback, homey I'm bringin' C.A. back
And I don't do button up shirts or drive Maybachs
All you old record labels tryin' to advance
Aftermath bitch, take it like a muh'fuckin' man

If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside

I'm lowridin' homey, six trey Impala
Gold D's spinnin', chrome hydraulics
Run up on my lo-lo, you stop breathin'
Hollow tips make niggas disappear like Houdini
Gang bangin' is real, homey I'm living proof
Like Snoop Dogg, C-walkin' on top of the devil's roof
Rap critics wanna converse, about this and that
Cause red strings in his Converse, and this a Dre track
Keep jibbin' and jabbin', I pull the .38 Magnum
And get to clickin' and clackin', your homies wanna know what happened
Come to Compton see Thriller like Mike Jackson
I might be, Spike Lee, of this gun clappin'
Prior to rappin', I was drug traffickin'
In the dope spot playin' John Madden
Homey I ain't braggin', I took five
You wanna die, run up on that black 745

If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside

New York, New York, big city of dreams
I got my L.A. Dodger fitted on, I'm doin' my thing
Got me fuckin' with G-Unit, you know the drama that bring
I got niggas in Westside Compton and Southside Queens
And Buck told me in Cashville, I'm good when I come through
So I ain't gotta tuck in my chain like DJ Pooh
I'm gangsta - more like Deebo when he was Zeus
Play Bishop, I paint that picture, now who got the Juice?
You niggas is Nutso, I take off your roof
Leave yo' ass stretched out like a Cadillac coupe
God gotta let me in heaven, all the shit I've been through
I was a O.G. in the hood before I turned twenty-two
Homey I let the 38 special ripped through that vest
And I don't contemplate whether or not he left his shit on the dresser
Got Compton on my back, I'm startin' to feel the pressure
I'm lyrically Kool G. Rap on these Dre records

If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die




That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside

Overall Meaning

In Westside Story, The Game talks about his affiliation with the Westside and his experiences with gang culture. The song addresses a long-standing rivalry between the East Coast and West Coast rap scenes that reached its peak in the 1990s with the feud between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.


The opening lyrics of the song mention various ethnic and gang groups that reside in the West coast, emphasizing the diversity of the region. The Game states that despite perceptions that the West coast has fallen off, it has never really disappeared, and that he is one of its soldiers. He mentions Nate Dogg and DPG, two well-known West coast rappers who are still popular.


The Game then goes on to talk about his own personal experiences, including a list of things he has accomplished, such as selling drugs, and getting shot. He also mentions the various court cases he has faced and how he always came out victorious. The song's chorus emphasizes his pride in his identity as a West coast gangsta and his love for California chronic.


Overall, Westside Story is a song about The Game's pride in his roots and his experiences in the West coast gang culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Crip niggas, Blood niggas, ese's, Asians
The rapper lists various gang affiliations, including Crips, Bloods, Hispanics, and Asians.


Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, Jamaicans
The list of gangs includes Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys and Jamaicans.


Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, Haitians
The list of gangs also includes the Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, and Haitians.


All these motherfuckers been patiently waitin'
The gangs have been waiting eagerly for something.


Since the West coast fell off, the streets been watchin'
Many people have been waiting for the West Coast to decline.


The West coast never fell off, I was asleep in Compton
The rapper disagrees with the idea that the West Coast declined, citing his own experience in Compton.


Aftermath been here, the beats been knockin'
Aftermath Records, the rapper's label, has been producing successful music.


Nate Dogg doin' his thing, DPG still poppin'
Fellow West Coast rappers Nate Dogg and DPG are still successful.


I got California Love, fuckin' bitches to that 'Pac shit
The rapper enjoys listening to Tupac's music, specifically the song 'California Love.'


And Westside Connection, been had it locked bitch
The rap group Westside Connection has been successful for a long time.


I'm in the rearview, my guns is cockin'
The rapper is prepared for potential danger.


I put red dots on that nigga head like Rodman
The rapper threatens to shoot someone in the head, referencing basketball player Dennis Rodman's signature tattoos.


All Stars, fat laces, gun charge, court cases
The rapper mentions various aspects of his past, including his fashion choices and legal troubles.


Fought that, not guilty, I'm back, niggas hate me
The rapper successfully fought a court case and returned to the music scene, facing criticism from others.


Been there, done that, sold crack, got jacked
The rapper has experience with selling drugs and being robbed.


Got shot, came back, jumped on Dre's back
The rapper was shot but recovered, and returned to work with producer Dr. Dre.


Payback, homey I'm bringin' C.A. back
The rapper seeks revenge and aims to bring attention back to California.


And I don't do button up shirts or drive Maybachs
The rapper does not conform to high fashion or luxury cars.


All you old record labels tryin' to advance
The rapper is addressing other record labels, urging them to modernize.


Aftermath bitch, take it like a muh'fuckin' man
The rapper is confident in the success of his record label, and challenges other labels to compete.


If you take a look in my eyes
The rapper tells the listener to look into his eyes.


You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
The rapper identifies as a 'gangsta' and will maintain this identity for life.


That California chronic got me so high
The rapper enjoys smoking marijuana.


Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
The rapper is from the Westside of the United States and is proud of this origin.


I'm lowridin' homey, six trey Impala
The rapper is driving a specific type of car, a lowrider six trey Impala.


Gold D's spinnin', chrome hydraulics
The rapper has customized his car with spinning gold rims and hydraulic systems.


Run up on my lo-lo, you stop breathin'
The rapper warns that anyone approaching his car may be in danger.


Hollow tips make niggas disappear like Houdini
The rapper's bullets are lethal and make victims vanish.


Gang bangin' is real, homey I'm living proof
The rapper has experienced gang violence firsthand.


Like Snoop Dogg, C-walkin' on top of the devil's roof
The rapper compares himself to fellow rapper Snoop Dogg, who is famous for his dance move called the C-walk, and suggests that they are both defying the odds.


Rap critics wanna converse, about this and that
Critics of the rapper's music want to engage in conversation about various topics.


Cause red strings in his Converse, and this a Dre track
The rapper dismisses these critics, suggesting that they are only interested in superficial elements of his attire, and not the substance of the music.


Keep jibbin' and jabbin', I pull the .38 Magnum
The rapper is growing impatient with these critics and is prepared to use a gun to stop them.


And get to clickin' and clackin', your homies wanna know what happened
The rapper threatens to shoot someone and warns that their friends will be curious about their fate.


Come to Compton see Thriller like Mike Jackson
The rapper likens his hometown of Compton to Michael Jackson's Thriller music video.


I might be, Spike Lee, of this gun clappin'
The rapper compares himself to filmmaker Spike Lee, but with regards to violence and gun use.


Prior to rappin', I was drug traffickin'
Before becoming a rapper, the artist was involved in the drug trade.


In the dope spot playin' John Madden
The rapper spent time playing video games in the drug den where he worked.


Homey I ain't braggin', I took five
The rapper is not boasting, but he has killed five people.


You wanna die, run up on that black 745
The rapper warns that anyone who approaches his car may be in danger.


New York, New York, big city of dreams
The rapper is referring to New York City.


I got my L.A. Dodger fitted on, I'm doin' my thing
The rapper is wearing a hat representing the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.


Got me fuckin' with G-Unit, you know the drama that bring
The rapper is affiliated with the rap group G-Unit and acknowledges the drama it involves.


I got niggas in Westside Compton and Southside Queens
The rapper has connections and associates in both Compton, California and Queens, New York.


And Buck told me in Cashville, I'm good when I come through
The rapper Buck has assured the artist that he will be safe in Nashville.


So I ain't gotta tuck in my chain like DJ Pooh
The rapper will not need to hide his jewelry out of fear of robbery, unlike fellow rapper DJ Pooh.


I'm gangsta - more like Deebo when he was Zeus
The rapper believes he is very tough, and likens himself to a character from the movie 'Friday.'


Play Bishop, I paint that picture, now who got the Juice?
The rapper references the movie 'Juice,' specifically the character Bishop, and challenges others to match his level of power.


You niggas is Nutso, I take off your roof
The rapper believes his enemies are crazy, and threatens them with violence.


Leave yo' ass stretched out like a Cadillac coupe
The rapper threatens to kill his enemies.


God gotta let me in heaven, all the shit I've been through
The rapper believes he deserves a place in heaven after what he has experienced in his life.


I was a O.G. in the hood before I turned twenty-two
The rapper attained the status of an 'original gangster' in his community at a young age.


Homey I let the 38 special ripped through that vest
The rapper has shot someone wearing a bulletproof vest.


And I don't contemplate whether or not he left his shit on the dresser
The rapper is not concerned with irrelevant details about his victim's life.


Got Compton on my back, I'm startin' to feel the pressure
The rapper feels pressure to represent his hometown of Compton.


I'm lyrically Kool G. Rap on these Dre records
The rapper compares his lyricism to that of Kool G Rap, a famous rapper, and how it works well with the production of Dr. Dre.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, MICHAEL A. ELIZONDO, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR

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@stephen180984

one of the best game tracks and infact hip hop tracks off all time .most underated underpromoted rap song ever!!!! this shit is worldwide radio play shit!!!!

@PopPopOnline

Game can def use this version in the Verzuz battle with 50.

@kurtschluss8043

both versions are dope! 50 & Snoop are different - obviously. but both are good!

@Regset

I never understood why they didn't put the Snoop version on the album. It makes more sense as they're both from the West.

@andredean880

real talk

@DanielCastillo-ch6xx

Regset thats true tbh

@majesticmoonshine6058

Because something went down btw him and Dre, then Dre took him off it and told 50 to just do it. 50 cent talked about it in one interview just don’t remember which one

@thomasmartin6299

Y'all forgot how scorching 50 was

@RedRanger_

50’s voice sounds better on it

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@kingpin22s

Snoop coming in hot with his signature buttery smooth voice. 👌 #legend

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